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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.60 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.60 and 200.60 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.60 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.60 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.60 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 101,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423.36/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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